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Possible RI

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  • 04-06-2005, 04:30 PM
    Egyptian_Sphynx
    Possible RI
    Recently I noticed our ball has started to "weeze" on exhale only and not every breath. He has no other symptoms, and his temps are consistently 85-92.

    We looked in his mouth, and did not see the yellowish-white mucus.

    Any suggestions?
  • 04-06-2005, 04:48 PM
    tigerlily
    Re: Possible RI
    I do not have any direct experience with this, but from reading many posts here my best advice is to raise your temps. Maybe 94-96? Hopefully this will help and you'll get some more advice from the others!
  • 04-06-2005, 05:53 PM
    SatanicIntention
    Re: Possible RI
    He may be getting ready to shed. Soemtimes the loose skin in their nose will make a whistling sound when they are breathing. Did you notice any cloudy eyes lately? If his temps are fine and humidity is a good 50% or so, then there shouldn't be anything wrong. You'll probably find a shed in one of his hides in the next couple of days. :)
  • 04-06-2005, 06:05 PM
    Egyptian_Sphynx
    Re: Possible RI
    I guess its possible, its been since March 10th. Thanks everyone!

    Went ahead and turned the temp up to 94. Should I go back down with it?
  • 04-06-2005, 06:50 PM
    SatanicIntention
    Re: Possible RI
    94 on the warm side is perfect, with 83-84 on the cool side. Shouldn't really go below 93-95 on the warm side, you start asking for trouble with lower temps than that. Good luck with the shedding :) but if you notice it getting any worse than him just whistling when he's breathing out, then a vet trip might be in order. My girl has whistled a bit right before a shed, so I really don't think it is anything to be worried about.
  • 04-07-2005, 05:57 PM
    Egyptian_Sphynx
    Re: Possible RI
    We're definetly watching him very carefully, we are watching the temps even more closely than usual, and want to make sure he's ok.
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